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Playground slides protected from UV light due to BASF's light stabiliser
Tinuvin improves the strength and antistatic performance of polyethylene slides improving safety. Read more
ALBIS to use materials portfolio in fuel cell applications
The compounds help address a number of challenges within the technology, such as the procurement of resources, the maximum range per load, and the associated duration of loading times Read more
Plastribution launches new sustainable materials portfolio
The move is in response to ongoing environmental concerns regarding plastic and the calls from designers, brand owners, OEMs and converters for solutions for a diverse range of applications. Read more
SABIC expands water management portfolio with new NORYL resin
The 30 per cent glass-reinforced PPE-based grade also delivers excellent value through system cost-effectiveness and compliance with relevant global drinking water regulations Read more
Silvergate launches new range for Film Makers
Having been approached by a number of film manufacturers experiencing similar problems with pigment performance, the company has launched a new range. Read more
Whittard of Chelsea launches new 100 per cent recyclable delivery packaging
The newly developed packaging is 100 per cent recyclable and comes as a response to customer feedback. Read more
First Graphene introduces latest versions of PureGRAPH graphene
The company has launched the latest formulations of its PureGRAPH graphene powders. for industrial applications. Read more
Solvay releases new Technyl Blue materials for electric vehicle cooling systems
Based on PA6.6/PA6.10 polymer technology, these new materials address both injection moulding for parts in cooling circuits and air-conditioning systems Read more
Groupe Renault co-develops unique fabric made from 100 per cent recycled materials for new Renault Zoé
The patented textile product is made from recycled seatbelts, textile scraps, and plastic bottles, and the innovative short-loop manufacturing process reduces that carbon footprint by 60 per cent compared to the standard process Read more
Void Technologies VO+ LLDPE film tested by RecyClass
VO+ technology engineers a nano-voided structure into polymers to minimise the material used in a package by decreasing the density of the polymer Read more
Raumedic develops plasticiser-free PVC-alternative medical tubing
For medical and pharmaceutical tubing, Raumedic can offer both polypropylene and polyurethane, as both materials are drug tolerable, although their use must be considered on a case-by-case basis before the products are developed Read more
SIG becomes first to offer beverage carton with circular polymers from recycled plastic waste
The innovation reinforces SIG’s contribution to the circular economy by making use of low quality mixed plastic waste that would otherwise be incinerated or sent to landfill Read more
